Warren, OH. Russian Balalaika Duo dance and music school assembly in Ohio

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Russian Balalaika Duo (Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina) performed a school assembly concert on Wednesday, November 18, 10:15am at the Summit Academy Community School, 2106 Arbor Avenue SE, Warren, OH 44484 on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at 1pm.

Russian Balalaika Duo, School Assembly, Warren, Ohio, Summit Academy Community School
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CONTACT INFORMATION

Email: msmirnov@yahoo.com / Phone: (201) 981-2497.

Program of performance:
Program of performance included the following: Siberian Nanai Wrestling Dance "Nanaiskyi" (Òàíåö Áîðüáà Íàíàéñêèõ ìàëü÷èêîâ), Russian folk accordion garmoshka introduction with popular folk song "Kalinka" (Êàëèíêà-Ìàëèíêà), Russian folk song and dance "Metelitsa" (ÌÅÒÅËÈÖÀ, The Snowstorm), introduction of Russian folk instrument Balalaika with performance of Russian folk dance ÊÀÌÀÐÈÍÑÊÀß (Kamarinskaiya), Russin tongue-twisters Medley (ÑÊÎÐÎÃÎÂÎÐÊÈ), Russian Jewish wedding Candle dance (ÑÂÅ×ÊÀ), Russian Alphabet lesson (ÑËÎÂÀ), Ukrainian folk song and dance "Pidmanula" (Òè æ ìåíå ïiäìàíóëà, Òè æ ìåíå ïiäâåëà, Òè æ ìåíå ìîëîäîãî Ç óìà-ðîçóìó çâåëà), popular Russian Gypsy Roma song and dance Dark Eyes (Î×È ×ÅÐÍÛÅ), instrumental number balalaika solowith song "ÂÀËÅÍÊÈ" (Felt Boots), Russian percussian Band interactive game with students (ÎÐÊÅÑÒÐ), Russian folk dance Barynya lesson for all students (ÓÐÎÊ ÒÀÍÖÀ), Balalaika instrumental solo CHARDASH (×ÀÐÄÀØ), and Dance of Russian Bear (ÌÅÄÂÅÄÜ).
About Mikhail Smirnov, garmoshka and guitar player, singer:
Mikhail Smirnov was born in Moscow, Russia. He has been in the business of Russian folk dance and music for more than 25 years. Mikhail is an artistic director and founder of ensemble Barynya based in New York City, author of many articles about traditional Russian dance, music and instruments in English and Russian. Mikhail received his Master's degree from the Moscow State University of Culture and Arts. As a child, he was a member of the famous "Moscow Boys Chorus" - one of the most prestigious all-male choirs in Russia. Before coming to the United States in 1991, Mikhail was a soloist in a several Russian folk dance and music groups including the Moscow State Center for Russian song, "Russkaya Pesnya", under the direction of Nadezhda Babkina, ensemble "Moskoviya" under the direction of Valeriy Kuz'mich Nesterov. In January 2009 Mikhail Smirnov and dancers of ensemble Barynya were featured on national TV, NBC's "SUPERSTARS OF DANCE" - breathtaking international dance competition led by executive producers Nigel Lythgoe and Simon Fuller (American Idol, So You Think You Can Dance). This prestigious dance competition hosted by Michael Flatley ("Lord of the Dance") and Susie Castillo, a former Miss USA. Mikhail Smirnov was one of eight judges to decide which country will win. The show premiered on NBC network.
About Elina Karokhina, the balalaika virtuoso, singer, dancer:
Balalaika virtuoso Elina Karokhina was born in Leningrad (now Saint Petersburg), Russia. She began her formal training at the Mussorgsky Music College of St. Petersburg and continued her training at N.A. Rimsky-Korsakov Saint Petersburg State Conservatory, earning a degree as an Orchestra Soloist. She continued her training at the St. Petersburg State Conservatory, which included a brief residency in Germany. After, she returned to her native St. Petersburg and completed her education, earning a Doctor of Musical Art degree in the Balalaika. Following her graduation, she began working as a musician, both as a teacher and as a performer, teaching balalaika. Elina Karokhina served in the Russian Army in the Military Ensemble in the Northwest Order of Red Stars. As a balalaika soloist Elina has toured all over the world. When she moved to the United States in 2009 she was hired as a musicial director and soloist with the biggest professional Russian music, song and dance ensemble "Barynya".
 
Mikhail and Elina also performed near Akron, Ohio on Wednesday, July 08, 2015 during the Balalaika and Domra Association of America (BDAA) 37th Annual Convention hosted by the St. Nicholas Balalaika Orchestra as a part of Barynya Balalaika Trio at the Sheraton Suites Akron Cuyahoga Falls, 1989 Front St, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221. Russian Balalaika Duo is available for hire for performing art centers, school assemblies, festivals, colleges, libraries, concert halls, private and corporate events.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Email: msmirnov@yahoo.com / Phone: (201) 981-2497.

PHOTOS

Russian Balalaika Duo, School Assembly, Warren, Ohio, Summit Academy Community School
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Russian Balalaika Duo, School Assembly, Warren, Ohio, Summit Academy Community School
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VIDEO


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09-16-2023. St. George Festival 2023 in Loveland, Ohio

Dancer Alisa Egorova, balalaika virtuoso Elina Karokhina, and Mikhail Smirnov (singer, button accorion-garmoshka player) at the St. George Festival 2023 in Loveland, Ohio on the grounds of St. George Russian Orthodox Church, 118 N Lebanon Rd, Loveland, OH.

09-16-2023, Saturday September 16th 2023, Mikhail Smirnov, Alisa Egorova, Elina Karokhina, Russian dancers, Russian musicians, Russian singers, balalaika, garmoshka, Russian music, Russian dances, Russian songs, Ensemble Barynya, Barynya Trio, Russian Festival Ohio, St. George Russian Orthodox Church, St. George Festival 2023, St. George Russian Orthodox Church 118 N Lebanon Rd Loveland Ohio
09-16-2023. St. George Festival 2023 in Loveland

 

01-17-2013. School assembly at Royal View Elementary School in North Royalton, Ohio

Thursday, January 17th, 2013 at 2:15pm dancer Olena, musician Elina, and singer Mikhail performed 45 min school assembly show at the Royal View Elementary School in North Royalton, Ohio.

01-17-2013, Thursday January 17th 2013 2:15pm, Royal View Elementary School, North Royalton, Ohio, Royal View Elementary School 13220 Ridge Road North Royalton OH  44133, Mikhail Smirnov, Olena Malinina, Elina Karokhina, Russian dancers, Russian musicians, Russian singers, Balalaika, Garmoshka, Russian music, Russian dances, Russian songs, Ensemble Barynya, Barynya Trio, Multicultural School Assembly
01-17-2013, School assembly, Royal View Elementary School, North Royalton, Ohio

CONTACT INFORMATION

Email: msmirnov@yahoo.com / Phone: (201) 981-2497.

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